CTE
Autopsy: Rashaan Salaam Died of Self-Inflicted Gunshot to Head
His family said he had shown symptoms associated with CTE.
Supreme Court Rejects Appeals Filed by Objectors to NFL Concussion Settlement
The Supreme Court puts an end to appeals made by a class of objectors to the NFL's $765 million concussion settlement.
The NFL, the NIH, and the Complications of Public-Private Scientific Research
A behind-the-scenes look at the NFL's controversial attempt to fund NIH brain science shows the tension between the league's bottom line and research into football's dangers.
Friday Night Lights Out: The Case for Abolishing High School Football
A Nevada school board candidate wants to eliminate high school football, and a handful of others are making a medical, ethical, and financial case against America's favorite prep sport. Their arguments are unpopular. But are they right?
How Weed Could Help Prevent Brain Injury in the NFL
On an all new episode of 'Weediquette' we talk to football players about the struggle to get medicinal marijuana use approved by an organization notorious for its fear of drugs.
New Pop Warner Lawsuit Raises Hard Questions About the Future of Youth Tackle Football
A potential class action lawsuit filed against Pop Warner, USA Football, and NOCSAE over brain damage and CTE could help redefine how society views tackle football for children.
Why I Still Watch Football, Even Though It's An Immoral, Terrible Game
There are so many reasons to stop watching football, but there is still one that keeps me coming back.
Down Goes Brown's Grab Bag: That Time the Sharks Mascot Got Stuck in Mid-Air Rappelling from the Rafters
Plus more on Bettman and concussions, Subban "roasting" the Canadiens, and our obscure former player of the week who has one of the all-time great hockey names: Fedor Fedorov.
How a High-Profile Tragedy Helped WWE Think Differently About Brain Injuries
WWE taken a number of steps in the past decade to prevent injuries to its athletes, but a new lawsuit has reignited debate about the inherent danger of the profession.
Why Former Pro Wrestlers Are Now Suing the WWE Over Alleged Brain Injuries
Echoing the concerns of former football players, professional wrestlers are now blaming the WWE for brain injuries.
Eliminating Kickoffs Will Make College Football Safer, But Not Safe
The NCAA is considering eliminating kickoffs in order to protect players from brain trauma. Doing so would be a step in the right direction, but will it be enough?
Could Claims That '20 Years of Brain Studies Are Wrong' Be Wrong?
We talked to experts about a PNAS study on fMRIs that went viral, and what it means for what we know about brain injuries in sports.